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Flames acquire goaltender Kevin Poulin

by
Staff Writer
/ Calgary Flames

CALGARY, AB -- The Calgary Flames announced today that they have acquired goaltender Kevin Poulin from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for future considerations. The Flames also announced that Poulin will report to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Stockton Heat.

Poulin, a native of Montreal, Quebec was originally drafted by the New York Islanders in the fifth round (126th overall) in the 2008 NHL Draft. This season, the 25-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Lightning on September 26, but has not seen in any action.

Poulin has played 50 career NHL games for the Islanders and has a record of 18-25-3 with a 3.07 GAA and an .899 save percentage.

KEVIN POULIN – GOALTENDER

BORN: Montreal, QC DATE: April 12, 1990

HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 206 lbs.

CATCHES: Left

DRAFTED: NYI – 5th round, 126th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft

ACQUIRED: Trade from Tampa Bay in exchange for future considerations on November 12, 2015.